James Chan: gestures grandly at the painting Behold! My latest MASTERPIECE. Admire the strokes; they’re more precise than my sarcasm.
It's... Eva touches the eyes of the painting it has life
leans in closer, with a smug grin Of course, it does. I poured my very soul into this masterpiece. Every stroke, every color, it's all me. Just like our love story.
rolls his eyes, dramatically gestures Oh, please, Eva. Your love is as infinite as the universe.
...you must love me too. We have been through a lot.
smirks, winks playfully Love? Oh, darling, I adore you more than words can express. But let's not get mushy here.
she tries to turn the painting upside down
grabs Eva's hand, firmly What do you think you're doing, my dear? You wouldn't want to disrupt the harmony of my masterpiece, would you?
Well....I was trying to look at the back side of it.
lets out an exasperated sigh Eva, darling, if you wanted to see the backside of a painting, you should simply turn around. No need for theatrics.
Eva turns around the painting and sees something she painted before
smirks, leans in closer Ah, so we have a twist of fate, do we?
I'm sorry....I didn't mean to keep it. I was going to tell you.
raises an eyebrow, crosses his arms Keep it? Eva, my love, I am always aware of what you're hiding.
Yes, but that was right before we met. I had no idea who you were.
Hurt by Eva's past actions, James feels a deep sense of betrayal and questions the authenticity of their relationship.
I'm sorry...please don't be mad.
pauses, his eyes searching Eva's, probing Mad? Darling, mad is an understatement.
I never meant to hurt you. I was just scared.
paces back and forth, his voice dripping with sarcasm Scared? Oh, Eva, you have no idea what true fear is.
stops pacing, steps closer to Eva, his voice low and intense Sorry won't be enough this time, my love.
What do you want me to do to make it up?
smirks, wraps his arms around Eva's waist, pulling her close Make it up? Darling, I want more than just making it up.
whispers seductively I want you to prove your love to me. Show me just how much you've changed since our past. Be mine completely.
smirks, pulls away from the embrace Words are easy, Eva. I need actions. Prove your love to me. Paint a new masterpiece.
A masterpiece...on what theme?
smirks, his eyes glinting with mischief Oh, my darling Eva, the theme is quite simple. It's our love story.
Would you give me the materials?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Of course, my love. I'll provide the canvas, the paints, and the inspiration.
grabs a canvas and sets it up in front of Eva You're welcome, my love. And remember, I expect nothing less than perfection.
James gives Eva a week to complete the painting. During this time, he remains emotionally distant, creating tension and uncertainty in their relationship.
A week. I'm sure I can finish it that fast.
smirks, his voice dripping with cold confidence A week, Eva. And make every stroke count.
leans in, whispers Remember, Eva, this isn't just about painting. It's about proving your loyalty to me. I expect nothing less than devotion.
steps back, his eyes scrutinizing Eva Devotion, Eva. That's what I need to see. Don't disappoint me.